what are my rights for having to produce a Medical Certificate?
Posted by Sherry - 03:04 PM 15.04.10
Hi I had to use up my sick days last year for myself and to care for my son off and on as we both had suspected swine flu and re-occurring bouts of the flu. In January this year - without any warning or discussion, I was told that I now have to produce a medical certificate even for one day that I take off for sick leave. Not only that, without this, they will dock my pay and said that this rule will apply until December 2010. Is this fair and what are my rights? thank you Sherry
Unions Australia answered on: 16.04.2010	read comments post a comment

sick leave after resignation
Posted by Nora - 11:29 AM 15.04.10
I have resigned and have my required notice. Today I am unwell and have gone on sick leave. Due to continuous bad behaviour by my boss I know that he will try to question me over this leave. Can he legally do this?
Unions Australia answered on: 16.04.2010	read comments post a comment

Unknown what union for me
Posted by Jayden - 05:46 PM 13.04.10
Not sure what union I should be in as a apprentice cabinet maker in victoria. I have been unfairly treated at my current employer and have recieved not much help from my current Group training organisation. I have found my own replacement employer under an new group training organisation and I don't want this to happen to me again. What union should I join.
Unions Australia answered on: 14.04.2010	read comments post a comment

Probation Period & Workplace Agreement
Posted by Gregor - 04:35 PM 13.04.10
I recently commenced employment with a retailer and they have informed me the probation period is 6 months. Is this reasonable? I thought it should be 3 months. Also, I have been told I am under a workplace agreement but I haven't sighted it or signed anything. Should they have provided this?
Unions Australia answered on: 14.04.2010	read comments post a comment

Meetings Outside Working Hours
Posted by Janice - 10:39 AM 13.04.10
The company I work for has a staff meeting every 2nd Thursday. Originally it commenced 30 mins before my usual starting time. They now want to move the meeting to 90 mins prior to my starting time but not offering any compensation or time off in lieu. I am a salaried employee (admin manager). My question is basically - is this "legal"
Unions Australia answered on: 14.04.2010	read comments post a comment

Working Rights
Posted by Emily - 09:36 AM 13.04.10
I work in a group home with clients who have physical and intellectual disabilities. Staff are regularly assaulted by the clients, however once the matter is reported to the police no further action is taken, and the assaultive and violent behaviours continue. What rights do staff have in relation to this matter?.
Unions Australia answered on: 14.04.2010	read comments post a comment

working rights?
Posted by Stephanos - 03:09 PM 12.04.10
what is the difference between contractor worker with ABN ( Howard's Era) and employe, in matter working rights ?
Unions Australia answered on: 13.04.2010	read comments post a comment

Illegal dismiss during pregnancy
Posted by Chloe - 09:14 PM 11.04.10
I have being working for 2 years in a company and one week after inform the company that I was pregnant they made a suggestion to give me a promotion. After two weeks that I inform that I am pregnant the owner of the company call me every day and tell me to stop work because I should look after my baby. he is doing a lot of pressure and he always tell me that I will not be able to work anymore. Also, he cut me out from some duties and reduced my wages almost half. I do not know who should I look to help me because I do not know any solicitor if you can help me with some advice will be great. Cheers
Unions Australia answered on: 12.04.2010	read comments post a comment

work bullying
Posted by John - 04:25 PM 11.04.10
we had a work dispute at and all union members walked out(friday 9th),on saturday supervisors let the non union members go home early while when i asked they said that should not have walked out with the union so i have to stay back,is this right that i got targeted for being in the union?
Unions Australia answered on: 12.04.2010	read comments post a comment

employer does not want to pay
Posted by Katsiaryna - 11:22 AM 10.04.10
i arrived to Australia 2 weeks ago. i was looking for a job, i stepped in in a restaurant and employer ask me to stay for a training. i worked 4 hours as a kitchen porter for 4 hours, no any trainings were provided. at the end my employer said that he didn't pay me for this work because it was training. when i asked his last name he didn't tell me. i only know the address and couple of other employee from that job. what can i do to get my money for 4 hours to be paid?
Unions Australia answered on: 12.04.2010	read comments post a comment